Fest #11: The Devils

Rarely show, Ken Russell's The Devils tells the dark story of a priest in late England in the late 1600 who becomes victim of a convent of hysterical nuns. They take on the aspect of possession and, with the help of corrupt officials and priest, accuse, try and execute the priest who, though innocent of that crime, has sinned plenty himself. Another disturbing outing involving treachery, deceit and the devil - in this case totally imaginary, drummed up through the sort of mass hysteria Republicans are pretty good at creating. It is a picture off its time in its pacing, acting and production values, but all serve to push along a story that will make you think, but make you cringe even more.